Story left out force behind Lauderdale Tunnel Park plan

Re the article in Sunday's Community News section, "Rio Vista helps to plan Tunnel Park": I am disappointed in the reporter's lack of thorough investigation of the Tunnel Park project. Nowhere in the article does it mention the money or plans for Tunnel Park were unknown to the Rio Vista Civic Association until longtime Rio Vista resident Clay Wieland had brought it to RVCA's attention. In addition, the money allocated for the park was buried in the city's coffers and could have easily been used for other reasons.

Mr. Wieland was essential to resurrecting the Tunnel Park project and formed the original committee that Joe Abruzzino agreed to be a member of. It upsets me to see the RVCA take credit for a project without giving proper credit to Mr. Wieland for his efforts to revive the project over a year and a half ago and for his involvement with the city to ensure the park would come to fruition.

Shame on the South Florida Sun-Sentinel for not giving proper credit to the person it was due. Without Mr. Wieland's personal involvement, this would have never become a story to publish.